Backend and Security Engineer (Python, AWS, Splunk)

Job Description

We are looking for a Backend and Security Engineer who enjoys building reliable systems, working with modern cloud technologies, and helping make security and observability seamless. You will work across backend services, infrastructure, and security integrations to support scalable and secure data-driven systems.This role is ideal for someone who likes solving complex engineering problems, working with distributed systems, and collaborating across backend, cloud, and security domains.What you will work withBackend developmentPython version 3 for backend service developmentDesign and implementation of RESTful APIs and microservices architecturesCollaboration with frontend engineers working with ReactCloud and infrastructure (Amazon Web Services)Amazon Web Services DynamoDB for NoSQL data modelling and optimisationAmazon Web Services Identity and Access Management for secure access control and permission managementAmazon Web Services Lambda and API Gateway for serverless application designData management and performanceRedis for caching strategies, session management, and highly available clustered configurationsContainerisation and orchestrationDocker and Docker Compose for containerised development environments and multi-service setupsKubernetes for deployment, scaling, and management of containerised applicationsHelm for Kubernetes package management and deployment configurationSecurity data and telemetryWorking with network and endpoint telemetry data sourcesSupporting integration of security signals into observability and monitoring platformsAssisting in building workflows for detection and response using aggregated security dataResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain scalable backend services and application programming interfaces that support secure data pipelinesImplement and manage secure communication flows using Splunk Secure Gateway and SpacebridgeCollaborate with security teams to integrate multiple data sources into real-time monitoring and threat detection dashboardsManage cloud infrastructure using Amazon Web Services, Docker, Kubernetes, and RedisEnsure secure and reliable access to key business metrics and alerts through Splunk MobileQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related fieldMinimum of three years of backend engineering experienceStrong understanding of network security principles, identity management, and enterprise data protectionComfortable working in distributed systems and cloud-based environments